Does this blend work on getting rid of fruit flies?
40386
Not sure how effective this product would fork for deterring fruit flies, but I do think it would help. It does work will with mosquitoes and it helps with sand fleas. The biology is a little different with fruit flies but the lemongrass essential oil (an ingredient here) is effective for deterring fruit flies. It will not kill them however. Here's more info on this: http://everydayroots.com/how-to-get-rid-of-fruit-flies
867585
I used 3 teaspoons full to 1 gallon of water. I water my 9 plants once a week. I did it forfour weeks and it did work. We haven't seen any tiny flies in a while now. The plants were infested by a new plant I bought at the super market.I should have kept it apart from the others until I knew it was clean but I didn't. But the natrol WDG worked.
945636
Hi, you can check the label but I would say yes! It literally killed every insect problem ive had including stink bugs! Where this is a high concentrate you really need to be careful if you have pets. They cannot be outside when your spraying this. Also children should not be around. This is for outdoor only... cannot spray this indoors. Again, I read the label online to be sure of how to use this before I bought it. Hope this helps.
1947409
I have only used Volck Oil for white fly's which did work nicely! However, the product is no longer available for sale by Ortho but the why's, etc. I have no knowledge! I suppose its a petroleum based product or something but its an old product that worked for the majority of my life on all sorts of leaf-insect issues. Using on bark I never did but suggest you continue looking for your answer. I did purchase the last supply of Volck Oil from Amazon who might have some additional to sell! The big-box stores no longer have the product to sell. It would be my personal guess, tho, that a product like this should not be used on anything eatable! This is only a guess tho. Good luck, BF I have only used Volck Oil for white fly's which did work nicely! However, the product is no longer available for sale by Ortho but the why's, etc. I have no knowledge! I suppose its a petroleum based product or something but its an old product that worked for the majority of my life on all sorts of leaf-insect issues. Using on bark I never did but suggest you continue looking for your answer. I did purchase the last supply of Volck Oil from Amazon who might have some additional to sell! The big-box stores no longer have the product to sell. It would be my personal guess, tho, that a... » Read More I have only used Volck Oil for white fly's which did work nicely! However, the product is no longer available for sale by Ortho but the why's, etc. I have no knowledge! I suppose its a petroleum based product or something but its an old product that worked for the majority of my life on all sorts of leaf-insect issues. Using on bark I never did but suggest you continue looking for your answer. I did purchase the last supply of Volck Oil from Amazon who might have some additional to sell! The big-box stores no longer have the product to sell. It would be my personal guess, tho, that a product like this should not be used on anything eatable! This is only a guess tho. Good luck, BF « Show Less
1735396
I haven't tried on fruit flies but it works great as far as fly makes contact w/ the wires.
693205
Rarely. It is usually only when the weather changes and a quick fruit fly trap (vinegar, soapy water) handles it. We empty the bucket once a week, not for the fruit flies, but because it gets full, so that also seems to help keep the situation under control.
1278870
I use it on my mango's - seems to keep off pests. I do not put on the fruit (when fruiting) pre or post fruiting for maitaining a clearn tree). Tomatoes, same, treat soil only and bugs have been reduced. I live in FLA - aka Bug haven :o)
872120
I've never had fruit flies but the lid fits pretty standard just like other step cans. held closed mostly by the weight of the lid. when the lid is closed, the fruit smell should be contained so that would also keep fruit flies out as well.
451356
There is a charcoal disc filter that fits in the lid. I figured this was more for odor control than any barrier to fruit flies. Perhaps the ones that got in there went in with the banana peels but there don't seem to be any hovering around the bin. It could be the filter blocks some of the attraction of the contents from the flies. Also, I do give it a daily dose of coffee grounds. That probably helps.
61002
It does take a few weeks to work its way up through the tree but over time it is very effective. It is best to put it down before the season so that the tree is protected by the time the flys are nesting in the bushes and trees. It is the best product I have found for keeping the white flies at bay. Just get the trees on a program and stick with it religiously. This way you won't be scrubbing that awful sticky black mildew off of everything else in the yard. It is well worth the effort.
1544980
Yes, I have and it worked great. I would recommend using a hgher concentration than on the bottle-- 3 tbls per gallon, not 2. Also, be sure to wet tops and undersides of leaves and you will probably have to reapply to make sure they stay controlled. Lots of luck-- squash bugs are tough to eradicate.
2109750
Yes. Holes are ver small. It keeps the fruit flies out. Just make sure you place something on the sides to keep it down.
867586
I used 3 teaspoons full to 1 gallon of water. I water my 9 plants once a week. I did it for four weeks and it did work. We haven't seen any tiny flies in a while now. The plants were infested by a new plant I bought at the super market. I should have kept it apart from the others until I knew it was clean but I didn't. But the natrol WDG worked.
2008102
Yes. I use it on all of my apple and other fruit trees to prevent apple borers.
729107
I have not had a problem with Orange Guard attracting fruit flies, and it certainly would kill them on contact. Put a some water in a small container and add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a couple drops of hand-washing dish detergent. The fruit flies will go there and get stuck (and die) because of the soap--after they are attracted to the vinegar. Spray any stray ones with the Orange Guard. I keep it handy inside and out all of the time.
607424
I've tried both this trap and your soapy water+candle method. Both were equally ineffective for fleas. (Although if you have fruit flies, a soda bottle with a little soap+apple cider vinegar in it and a paper funnel taped to the mouth works great. The fruit flies fly in, can't fly out, and drown.)
1325441
I personally didn't try it on smaller flies, but maybe with the right bait. I would not recommend using the enclosed bait for ANYTHING inside a house or confined area. The smell is horrendous. The design is such that it might work to just put a small piece of fruit inside for fruit flies. Of course, you run the risk of actually attracting more of such flies too. Good luck!